A program leading to a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Philosophy offers students the following intrinsically rewarding opportunities: to become acquainted with the basic concepts and categories of the Western intellectual tradition used in every type of inquiry and profession; to developskills in framing arguments, in weighing those presented, and in criticizing received opinions; to develop a historical sense of the ways in which ideas and events influence one another in the process of social change; and to avoid narrow overspecialization in an increasingly bureaucratic and compartmentalized world. A major in Philosophy provides not only a thorough grounding in the humanities and liberal arts, but also training in the close reasoning and orderly presentation of ideas required by such professions as law, diplomacy, teaching, public administration, economics, business and the health professions.

Philosophy majors are urged to develop career objectives while pursuing their undergraduate studies. Double majors are strongly encouraged. Departmental advisors will help students to explore career possibilities and devise personalized plans of study that will best prepare them to achieve their career goals.

Recommended Course of Studies
(A student's program of study may be lengthened to the extent that the student is placed in proficiency mathematics course and the English Deparment Writing Program).